ROLEX WATCHES
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$4,500 on eBay is not a $4,500 watch
Rolex Datejust 1601
A Timeless Classic
This vintage Rolex Datejust Pie-Pan ref. 1601 was carefully selected and restored to original factory condition, with approximately 40 hours of work performed by three artisans. It features its original pie-pan dial, a fully serviced Caliber 1570 automatic movement, a restored 36 mm stainless steel case, and an original solid Rolex stainless steel bracelet—resulting in a showroom-quality example designed to look and perform as it should.
The Rolex eBay listing is featured at
$4,499.98.
Additional Considerations
The following things would be needed to bring this watch up to Watch Art Exchange specs:
Bracelet | The featured bracelet and end links in the Beckertime seller listing are not authentic. Neither the end links, bracelet, nor buckle are authentic. An authentic vintage Rolex bracelet in excellent condition, with the correct buckle and end links, would cost approximately $1,600 to replace. | $1,600 |
Bezel | The bezel is advertised as 18k but is most likely 14k, and it is very thin, which means it is of low value. A proper, sharp, good-condition solid white-gold bezel would cost approximately $650 to replace. | $650 |
Crown | Although the crown has a logo, it is not original. An original Rolex 1601 crown and crown pipe would cost approximately $250 plus tax. | $250+ |
Case | The case is overpolished, and the edges are rounded through grinding. The back lid is also incorrectly polished. Technically, this case cannot be saved, and if serviced by Rolex, it would need to be replaced at a cost of approximately $1,800 plus tax. | $1,800+ |
Dial | The dial is peeling on the edges. A proper original dial costs approximately $600 plus tax. | $600+ |
Movement | This Rolex is advertised as functioning but likely not serviced. The movement is not shown; therefore, even its basic condition cannot be assessed or guaranteed. Proper servicing of a Rolex 1601 Datejust movement would cost approximately $1,000 plus tax. | $1,000+ |
Grand Total to Bring This eBay Listing to Watch Art Exchange Specs
$5,900
Additional costs
$4,499.98
Cost of watch
$10,399.98
Grand total for a perfect watch
